SIGN 20 - Introduction to Deaf Culture

    Recent Professors
    Jenny Gough
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Difficulty
    6.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SIGN 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 4A · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4C · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D3
    Description
    This course offers an introduction to American Deaf Culture, the history, the community, and the language. Deaf cultural values, characteristics, and dynamics are discussed, as well as issues related to minority dynamics. Organizations and individual perceptions of self in relation to group identity, along with political views as examined through articles, books, and videotaped presentations are studied. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.